JUST IN : Ipswich Town has confirm two major boost

Two recent developments have provided significant boosts for Ipswich Town as they aim to retain Kieran McKenna as their manager. Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is currently the frontrunner for the Crystal Palace managerial position, according to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook. While Roy Hodgson is still in charge at Palace, there has been ongoing speculation about his future, and the pressure is intensifying due to the team’s ongoing struggles.

Crystal Palace’s recent lack of league victories, sliding towards relegation danger since early November, has fueled the speculation around Hodgson’s position. Despite securing a draw at Manchester City and coming close to earning a point at Chelsea, Palace’s failure to secure more wins has increased the likelihood of managerial changes.

The upcoming match against Brentford could be crucial for Hodgson, and if he fails to deliver against the Bees, Palace may seek a new manager. Ipswich Town, particularly, will be hoping for a Palace victory, as they believe Palace is interested in their manager, Kieran McKenna.

While McKenna has been linked with top jobs in the past, including in the English capital, it’s noted that he would require a compensation fee. On the other hand, Cooper, the reported favorite, is confirmed not to be on gardening leave from Nottingham Forest, meaning he would not cost Palace a compensation fee. This factor could make Cooper an even stronger candidate to succeed Hodgson if the latter is dismissed.

Cooper, described as an excellent replacement for Hodgson, is a relatively young coach with a promising track record, including experience managing in the Premier League. Ipswich fans may find some reassurance in the potential appointment of Cooper, given his credentials and motivation to prove himself after his departure from Nottingham Forest.

Despite the strength of Cooper as a candidate, there remains a level of concern among Ipswich supporters about the possibility of losing McKenna, who has performed well at Portman Road. The situation is dynamic, and the outcome of the managerial changes at Crystal Palace could have implications for Ipswich Town and their efforts to retain McKenna.